Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court has ruled that the assault weapons ban in New Jersey is unconstitutional. The judicial decision strikes down the state's restrictions on assault rifles and large-capacity magazines. This legal ruling invalidates the existing prohibitions, effectively overturning the state's ban on these specific types of firearms and accessories. The court's action ensures that the previous regulations regarding AR-15 style rifles and high-capacity magazines are no longer legally enforceable within New Jersey.